The Best of Aesop & Other Greek Stories [antikvár]

Readers, The "Hungárián Nation* Publishing House presents the new book of the Tale Teller series: The Best of Aesop and Other Greek Stories. Try to imagine that you are in sunny ancient Greece, sitting under a shady oak-tree looking at the countryside. The sun is shining brightly, the air is fresh, the sea's sparkling blue, and there are fleecy clouds in the sky. There is a goat-herd pasturing in the valley. You listen to magical Greek music from the village far away. Sometimes you can catch a sight of a nymph, a satyr, or Mercury, the messenger of the gods. Suddenly someone begins to teli you a story. Perhaps Aesop, the great tale-teller. Who was this Aesop? Aesop lived on the island of Samos in the 7th century B. C. Originally he was a Phrygian slave. He acquired fame and respect through his vivid mind and illuminating tales. His life ended in Delphi, where he was executed on the basis of trumped-up charges. Aesop's tales are probably extracted from very ancient originál Greek fables. In the stories the poor and the weak prevail over the rich, eager, and greedy through reason and skillfulness. You will enjoy them! And soon you can listen to and read somé of the most beautiful Greek legends, too. So, sit back and enjoy yourself, for here come the tales! \ v Taae 1